The Biological Modelling programme will enable you to use mathematical techniques to understand the dynamics of the natural world, with an emphasis on ecology, conservation and environment. You will benefit from the established interdisciplinary connections and close collaborations between the Biology and Mathematics Departments in both teaching and research. This is a demanding programme for those who not only have a passion for maths, but who are equally passionate about making a positive impact on the environmental issues of our times – from biodiversity, sustainability, natural resource management, the environment and development, through to climate change, contamination risks, air quality, urban pollution and its impact on health and wellbeing.

Studying Natural Sciences at York equips students with the skills to succeed in a wide range of careers that require evaluation of complex or incomplete data, fact-based decision making, problem solving and teamwork. This includes careers in academia, industry, finance and government. Specific examples of employment for which our graduates will be well-qualified are: Industrial researcher for a chemical engineering company Management consultant Civil servant in the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills Project manager in the aerospace industry Process technologist at an integrated circuit manufacturer Financial quantitative analyst for an investment bank